Murray river town Echuca attains biogas re-use
19 March, 2010A combined effort from a number of suppliers has resulted in the successful operation of a water reclamation scheme at Echuca, on the Murray River, north of Bendigo.
SMEC awarded African river feasibility study
18 March, 2010The Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the Eastern Nile Irrigation and Drainage Study.
Future water supplies seriously challenged, say industry experts
16 March, 2010For the first time in nearly 60 years, Australia’s capacity to secure high-quality water supplies for cities, towns and remote communities is being seriously challenged, a Black & Veatch media forum in Brisbane was told this week.
Office tower saving water
01 February, 2010 byAurora Place at 88 Phillip Street in Sydney is a landmark building on the Sydney skyline. Designed by the world-renowned architect Renzo Piano and managed by Colonial First State Property Management, the building provides approximately 50,000 square metres in office space to some of Australia’s blue chip corporate tenants.
ACCC issues draft advice on water trading rules
18 December, 2009The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its draft advice to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority on the development of water trading rules. The ACCC is inviting submissions from interested stakeholders.
Wastewater algae to bio-crude oil
24 November, 2009In November, the New Zealand Minister of Energy Hon Gerry Brownlee opened what is claimed to be the largest wastewater algae to bio-crude oil demonstration project in the world.
Macquarie Industrial Solutions surface sanitiser and disinfectant
24 November, 2009Macquarie Industrial Solutions' BioSpray D2 Surface Sanitiser and Disinfectant is a proprietary blend of isopropyl alcohol and quaternary ammonium solution with hospital-grade disinfecting killing power that is non-corrosive, non-staining and non-toxic.
Conveyor belt offers water savings
12 November, 2009A conveyor belt allows food processors to cut water required for cleaning purposes.
Renewable energy at Melbourne’s reservoirs
10 November, 2009Melbourne Water has completed the construction of six mini hydro-electricity plants at its various reservoirs.
Industry expert joins Acciona Agua Australian team
27 October, 2009Acciona Agua has announced the appointment of Brian Nicholas as Director - Business Development in Australia.
Water industry seeks 40,000 long-term employees
19 October, 2009The Australian water industry is keen to recruit 40,000 trained water professionals within a decade, to ensure Australian households continue receiving clean, fresh water.
Troubled waters: Australian water reform 2009
12 October, 2009Australia’s water is still in trouble according to a new report by the National Water Commission. 'Australian water reform 2009' is the Commission’s two-yearly assessment of progress in implementing the National Water Initiative - the blueprint for water reform that was agreed to by the Australian government and state and territory governments in 2004.
Model for measuring water use in the minerals industry
22 September, 2009The mining industry is developing a new system to measure and account for water use across the sector to ensure the scarce resource is used sustainably and efficiently.
WA Minister for Water to open international Water in Mining conference
14 September, 2009The Hon Graham Jacobs MLA, Western Australian Minister for Water and Mental Health, will officially open the Water in Mining Conference 2009 (WIM 09) from 15-17 September 2009, where sustainable work operations in the minerals sector will be addressed.
Sub-surface irrigation system
11 September, 2009 byIWT manufactures KISSS, a sub-surface irrigation system for commercial agricultural and domestic applications. Claimed to use up to 60% less water than conventional irrigation systems, the system is easy to install and maintain.
